Doctoral Support Center & Doctoral Programming Blog

Invitation to review faculty applications for Hybrid High School

Most of you are aware of the creation of USC’s Hybrid High School, opening this Fall (see www.uschybridhigh.org ). Plans are progressing remarkably well, and the interest in HHS on behalf of the national education profession has greatly exceeded our expectations.

Many of you have expressed an interest in participating personally in this transformational education program, and we would like to make available at this time one such opportunity for 15 of you. On Saturday, April 28, 2012, we will meet at USC to screen the applications of over two hundred and fifty prospective applicants, with the ultimate goal of hiring 6 to serve as inaugural HHS faculty members. We, along with several additional USC Rossier faculty members and fifteen of you, will devote much of that day to identifying the applicants that we will want to
interview.

As a member of the HHS application screening committee that day you will participate in a short discussion of HHS’s unique mission, programs, and desired qualities of prospective HHS teachers. Teams of three reviewers will be created to tackle reading and evaluating applications. The evaluation will be accomplished using a web-based rubric system, so YOU WILL NEED TO BRING YOUR LAPTOP. We will work from 9:00 a.m. through about 4:00 p.m., fuelled by coffee, etc., in the morning, lunch at noon, and professional collegiality throughout the day.

If you would be interested in joining us, please send a short email response to Lourdes Ortega, lbortega@usc.edu, and attach a copy of your resume. We will acknowledge receipt of your email and within a week let you know if you are among the 15 selected to participate. We believe that, for some of you, this will be a valuable professional experience; and that for at least 15 of you, that you feel the same.

Sincerely,

David Dwyer, HHSFounder

Stephanie McClay, HHS Principal

Gib Hentschke, HHS Co-Founder

EDSA's Welcome Week!

Enjoy EDSA's Welcome Week by mingling with fellow Ed.D. students and staff in-between your classes!

FREE FOOD!

Tuesday, September 6, 2011 from 6:40pm - 7:10pm in SOS B49

Wednesday, September 7, 2011 from 6:40pm - 7:10pm in SOS B49

Thursday, September 8, 2011 from 6:40pm - 7:10pm in SOS B49

Friday, September 9, 2011 from 7:10pm - 7:30pm in the Orange County Center Lobby

Monday, September 12, 2011 from 6:40pm - 7:10pm in SOS B49

Learn more about upcoming EDSA events, resources, and services! Say "hello" to the staff members of the Ed.D. Program Office and the Doctoral Support Center, and enjoy free dinner!

I HABLO U - Paid Teaching Positions

I HABLO U

Spanish - English Bilingual Language Program

Paid Teaching Positions:

1) Intermediate Spanish for Adults

2) Beginning English for Adults

3) Intermediate English for Adults

September 12, 2011 - December 12, 2011

When: Mondays and Tuesdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Where: Vermont Avenue Elementary School (1435 W 27th Street at Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA)

Expectations:

• Bilingual or near-bilingual in Spanish and English
• Spanish/English teaching experience (preferred, but not required)
• Able to write weekly lesson plans and teach two nights per week
• Transportation to Vermont Elementary (less than 1 mile from campus)

To inquire further about and / or apply for this position, please contact Chris Van Booven at (714) 883-9672 or vanboove@usc.edu.

The AASA/ACSA Women in School Leadership Forum

 The AASA/ACSA Women in School Leadership Forum is a networking and educational experience designed to engage, enlighten and empower women leaders from across the country. The program features a session on Mentoring & Coaching with Darline Robles, former superintendent, Los Angeles County Office of Education, and current professor of clinical education at our Rossier School of Education. Other topics include: Technology, Cyber-Bullying & Internet Ethics; Balancing Work and Life; Legal Issues; Leadership Styles; Intentional Leadership for School Equity; Navigating a Career to the Top; From Kindergarten to College Graduation; Manager vs. Instructional Leader; and The Education Community.

It will be held on October 20–21, 2011 at the Coronado Island Marriot Resort and Spa. For more information, see the flyer:  Download AASA 2011 Womens Conference One-Sided Flyer.

USC Rossier School of Education

& The Dean's Superintendents Advisory Group present the 2011 K-12 Leadership Development Conference

 

Free admission but limited space Register now! 

What comes next in your career? Assistant Principal? Principal? Director? Assistant Superintendent? Superintendent?

Do you know how to prepare for that next position?

Learn from successful site administrators, district office leaders, and superintendents as they present strategies for getting to the next level. Network with presenters and peers as you explore possible K-12 leadership roles.

Keynote speaker: Dr. Rudy Castruita, Professor of Clinical Education, Irving R. and Virginia Archer Melbo Chair in Education Administration. Former San Diego County Superintendent of Schools.

When: July 14, 2011, 3:30pm to 7:00pm

Where: USC Davidson Conference Center (Parking: Lot D, $8)

What: 3:30 p.m. Check-in 4:00 p.m. Keynote 5:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions 6:30 p.m. Reception Register for an afternoon of conversation, career strategy, and planning.

Questions? Please contact David Pahl at dpahl@usc.edu

USC-PDK Leadership Summit moved to November 2, 2011

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

USC Rossier School of Education and the USC Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa International are presenting the second annual: Leadership Summit: Mirrors of Excellence: Windows of Opportunity

Teachers, administrators, and K-12 school leaders in the greater Los Angeles area are facing daunting challenges: greater accountability, complex social and community issues, and dwindling financial resources.

The 2011 Leadership Summit will provide instructional leaders with opportunities to learn about the latest research and best practices from the USC Rossier School of Education's world-renowned faculty, alumni, graduate students and practitioners with valuable experience in urban public schools.

This thought-provoking day will leave you excited to plan for your next school year in new and innovative ways. We encourage you to bring teams of teachers and other school leaders to expand the number of presentations you can attend and the learning you can take back and share with your faculty.

To view this year's working AGENDA click here.

Download USC-PDK 2011 Flyer_Ed D Students

K-12 Leadership Development Conference

Save the Date!

July 14^th, 2011

The USC Rossier Dean’s Superintendents Advisory Group will sponsor the

K-12 Leadership Development Conference

The Courage to Lead – Being an Administrator in 21^st Century Public Education

This conference, with career advice and networking opportunities for those who are interested in school site administration, district office positions, and in becoming a Superintendent, will feature panel presentations by current superintendents and site administrators, and a keynote address by Dr. Rudy Castruita.

The event will be held at USC’s Davidson Conference Center from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Watch for more details and registration information.

Phi Delta Kappa Membership in the USC Chapter

Phi Delta Kappa International is the largest society of professional educators in the world. Benefits of membership include monthly issues of the renowned Phi Delta Kappan, publications for teachers and school leaders, access to the PDK International Summit on Education and the PDK/Gallup Poll on the Public’s Attitudes on Public Education, and opportunities for fellowships and scholarships. Its members enjoy wearing the honor sash at their Ed.D. hooding and graduation ceremonies. Visit the PDK-USC website to apply for membership in the USC Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa. If you apply now you can be inducted at the final dinner meeting of the year on May 6. For more information, please contact Ed Robillard, PDK-USC Vice-President of Membership, at elrobillard@aol.com. Please see the attached letter from Dr. Robillard and the 2011PDK Honor Sash Order Form.  

 Download PDK Membership Invite Letter

Download PDK_USC_Honor_Sash_Order_Form_

K-12 Leadership Summit: Mirrors of Excellence: Windows of Opportunity

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

USC Rossier School of Education and the USC Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa International are presenting the second annual: Leadership Summit: Mirrors of Excellence: Windows of Opportunity

Teachers, administrators, and K-12 school leaders in the greater Los Angeles are facing daunting challenges: greater accountability, complex social and community issues, and dwindling financial resources.

The 2011 Leadership Summit will provide instructional leaders with opportunities to learn about the latest research and best practices from the USC Rossier School of Education's world-renowned faculty, alumni, graduate students and practitioners with valuable experience in urban public schools.

This thought-provoking day will leave you excited to plan for your next school year in new and innovative ways. Ed.D. students are eligible for a special reduced registration fee of $75.

To see the agenda and to register for the conference, go to http://rossier.usc.edu/academic/prodev/k12leadership/usc-pdk_leadership_summit/index.html.